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Looking for an exciting opportunity in Child Protection Paediatrics? Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Service is looking for a skilled specialist Paediatrician, eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position, to join our multidisciplinary VAN team as the PARVAN Staff Specialist Paediatric Clinical Lead.Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click herePosition Classification: Staff SpecialistEmployment Type: Temporary Part TimeHours Per Week: up to 16Duration: until 20 April 2027Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There''s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams'' voices. You''ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities'' lives.Purpose of PositionProvide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District. The position will provide specialised clinical support and advice to Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) services throughout Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), specifically in the areas of child sexual assault, child protection (including children under 10 years with Problematic and Harmful Sexual Behaviours (PHSB)) and domestic and family violence. The position of Staff Specialist in the VAN service is part of a multidisciplinary VAN team. The role of this position is to ensure the delivery of high quality medical services to children when there are concerns that a child may have been abused or neglected. The Paediatric PARVAN Clinical lead staff specialist will provide forensic medical assessments for child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect. The role will also include clinical service and consultation toward the medical assessment of children under 10 years with PHSB.The position will provide clinical and consultative service toward the medical assessment of child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect cases both in and out of hours. This role will contribute to the teaching and training of staff in the clinical areas encompassed within PARVAN services and provide a consultative and leadership role to the Emergency Physicians, Acute and Community Paediatricians within NSLHD in the area of VAN. The position will develop and implement local systems to monitor, review and audit child protection presentations and further develop research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District to ensure the provision of integrated, holistic and client-focused PARVAN services by a capable and confident workforce. This position is temporary with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding and needSelection CriteriaMBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded fellowship within 3 months maybe considered.Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for themDemonstrated experience in paediatric clinical work suitable for this position at a specialist level.Demonstrated high-level of knowledge and expertise in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect and child sexual assault including recognised appropriate medical forensic skills/training in sexual assault and abuse. Completed forensic medicine training or be studying towards forensic medicine qualifications within 6 months of commencing in the role.Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated research experience and program evaluation.Commitment to participate in peer review, quality improvement programs and change management to ensure excellence.Demonstrated excellent communication with an ability to consult, influence, negotiate and maintain positive relationships with the community, clinicians, management, staff and senior executives within NSLHD, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.Need more information?1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide 3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Wolfe on 0407 783 767 or email This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.Applications Close: 11 May 2026Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge offered as an option in eCredential.